The analyst outlines four primary catalysts that could destabilize Putin’s grip on the country: mounting military failures in the war against Ukraine, an internal split among Russia’s elite, widespread civil unrest, or a sudden shift in diplomatic and economic support from China, News.Az reports, citing Forbes.
Should the regime crumble, Kaylan envisions several dramatic exit scenarios for the Russian leader. These range from a quiet internal coup orchestrated by Kremlin insiders to a dramatic, public show trial reminiscent of the downfall of Romanian dictator Nicolae Ceaușescu.
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While the forecast represents the author’s independent analysis rather than the official editorial stance of Forbes, it highlights a growing conversation among geopolitical experts about the long-term stability of Moscow’s current leadership.
